I just got back from several days hunting last night. Between the hunters in camp the boots ran the gamut - there were some Meindl's (Himalaya and Island models I think), Lowa Tibets, some unidentifiable brand elasticised steel toe work boots and my lightweight Salomon quests. When the support and stiffness of a proper mountain boot isn't required I would rather something lightweight and quicker drying given the regular and frequent river crossings...